Currently | April 2017

April 5, 2017

I love April. I don’t particularly know why – perhaps the start of warmer weather or maybe hockey playoffs? Either way, something about this month just makes me happy, and I hope you’re feeling it too : ) We’re heading to Avalon this weekend for Tim’s birthday celebrations and I’m crazy excited to spend a few days with my best friends lounging on the deck, playing ridiculous board games, going for a long FLAT run with Krista and just generally taking a vacation from normal life. Linking up with Anne & Jess to share my “Currently” for April!

Accomplishing – Some bridal shower DIY! I love having a reason to get creative and being a bridesmaid certainly gives me one : ) I won’t go into too much detail since we want the event to be a surprise, but there will definitely be a recap post with looooots of photos.

Feeling – Strong. For probably the first time in my life I have actual arm muscles and I love it. Now to work on core strength… Stay tuned for a circuit workout if you want to join me!

Needing – To make more time for meal prep on the weekends. I made a “crustless quiche,” or basically, a baked omelet on Sunday and I’m loving having breakfast ready to go. It would be ideal to have a few protein packed lunches as well – Send me any recipes you love, please and thank you!

Practicing – Patience. With all things and all people. It’s definitely not one of my better qualities and I am in a season of life where I am constantly reminding myself to be more patient. That there is a time for everything and that time might be different for everyone. That people deserve grace first, not frustration. It’s hard to step back and see the bigger picture sometimes but I’m working on it!

Pinning – Tutorials on how to “hand letter” chalkboards and signs! I have a decent freehand but I want to add more design to my letters and practice a little more precision. This will come in handy for lots of home decor projects down the road, I’m sure!

Haha, I listed patience as what I’m practicing as well! Not one of my best qualities, but hoping to get better at it! I love on the go breakfasts too. Usually I bake a batch of mini omelettes in a cupcake pan on Sundays to freeze, and switch it up with different add-ins. I definitely need to work on meal-prep for dinners though!

Core workout circuit? Count me in! I’m not sure how much longer I can use the “I just had a baby” excuse when my youngest is almost half a year old, and I’ve been saying that since I had my oldest. I’ve never been one for voluntarily working my upper body, but the “mommy and me” fitness classes I take focus on it a lot, so I always appreciate the fact someone else forces me to do it when I see the definition in my arms!

You’re mothering a HUMAN! You get a break when it comes to consistent workouts 😉 But I do definitely think that the better YOU feel, the better you will be able to be there for the kiddos. And yes – actually seeing results is one thing keeping me going!! Stay tuned for a core circuit next week 🙂

Yay for feeling strong! I have been way better about the strength training lately than usual, and it really is a great feeling (once I get over the part where I dooo nootttt enjoy doing strength training!). And I’ve been craving a little something creative myself – I’ll have to check out these hand lettering tutorials!

Getting TO the gym is the hardest obstacle sometimes! Do you do strength training on your own or in a class? My boot camp is perfect because its different every day and distracts me from the actual exercise part HA! — Can’t wait to see your hand lettering!!

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